20 arrests in Downham Tavern drugs raid

TWENTY people were arrested following a drugs raid at the Downham Tavern pub last week.

Officers investigating alleged drug dealing executed a search warrant at the Downham Way boozer on February 22 at around 5pm.

Using specialist equipment and sniffer dogs, more than 40 customers were searched on the premises.

Seven men were arrested on suspicion of possessing controlled drugs with the intention to supply, one for an alleged firearms offence, and several more on suspicion of carrying offensive weapons and public order offences.

A number of men continue to help police with their enquiries.

Lewisham Police has also instigated a review of the licence which has been agreed by the council.

A police spokeswoman said: "Lewisham’s licensed premises must operate within their stated times and conditions. It is unacceptable that this level of criminality goes on in any premises.

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"It will certainly not go unchallenged by Lewisham Police. We rely on information from the community as well as our own intelligence led operations and patrols.

"If any member of the public has information regarding a licensed premises which they think requires police attention, then do not hesitate to contact Sgt Jim Abbott at Lewisham Police station or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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"If any member of the public has information regarding a licensed premises which they think requires police attention, then do not hesitate to contact... Yeah... I believe that lots of nefarious business is being carried out in the bars of the Palace of Westminster.

"If any member of the public has information regarding a licensed premises which they think requires police attention, then do not hesitate to contact...
Yeah...
I believe that lots of nefarious business is being carried out in the bars of the Palace of Westminster.Polly Staight

"If any member of the public has information regarding a licensed premises which they think requires police attention, then do not hesitate to contact... Yeah... I believe that lots of nefarious business is being carried out in the bars of the Palace of Westminster.

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the blood eagle..ROFL says...7:58pm Mon 25 Feb 13

The Tavern used to be such a nice pub too.

The Tavern used to be such a nice pub too.the blood eagle..ROFL

The Tavern used to be such a nice pub too.

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Marty1979 says...8:17pm Mon 25 Feb 13

Gone down since they banned foxes...

Gone down since they banned foxes...Marty1979

Gone down since they banned foxes...

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Paulsteven says...3:32am Tue 26 Feb 13

Pub was fine till the Pikeys moved in. (Look what they did to the Baring)

Pub was fine till the Pikeys moved in.
(Look what they did to the Baring)Paulsteven

Pub was fine till the Pikeys moved in. (Look what they did to the Baring)

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ChristsMuso1965 says...10:50pm Tue 26 Feb 13

The excuse given for down sizing the tavern with the longest bar in the world was to stop criminal activities. Well, that did not work, DID IT? The majority of pub closures in the lewisham borough is down to drugs dealings as well as arms dealing. However, this is done by a minority who are spoiling it for the majority of people who just want to go out for a social drink with friends. When will the majority get a break against the minority?

The excuse given for down sizing the tavern with the longest bar in the world was to stop criminal activities. Well, that did not work, DID IT? The majority of pub closures in the lewisham borough is down to drugs dealings as well as arms dealing. However, this is done by a minority who are spoiling it for the majority of people who just want to go out for a social drink with friends. When will the majority get a break against the minority?ChristsMuso1965

The excuse given for down sizing the tavern with the longest bar in the world was to stop criminal activities. Well, that did not work, DID IT? The majority of pub closures in the lewisham borough is down to drugs dealings as well as arms dealing. However, this is done by a minority who are spoiling it for the majority of people who just want to go out for a social drink with friends. When will the majority get a break against the minority?

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reasonable75 says...7:31am Wed 27 Feb 13

Wonder how many were in the pub at the time, 40 sounds quite a large minority

Wonder how many were in the pub at the time, 40 sounds quite a large minorityreasonable75

Wonder how many were in the pub at the time, 40 sounds quite a large minority

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goldenbroomboy says...6:58am Thu 28 Feb 13

the blood eagle..ROFL wrote…

The Tavern used to be such a nice pub too.

I can remember my late father telling me that the "old" Tavern was a rough house in the fifties.

[quote][p][bold]the blood eagle..ROFL[/bold] wrote:
The Tavern used to be such a nice pub too.[/p][/quote]I can remember my late father telling me that the "old" Tavern was a rough house in the fifties.goldenbroomboy

the blood eagle..ROFL wrote…

The Tavern used to be such a nice pub too.

I can remember my late father telling me that the "old" Tavern was a rough house in the fifties.

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